FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 29 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ipswich Town v Preston North End fixture

Preston N.E. face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 6 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 28 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 25 OctPreston N.E.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sat 18 JanIpswich Town3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sun 01 SepPreston N.E.0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1979/1980Sat 05 JanPreston N.E.0 - 3Ipswich TownFAC
1967/1968Sat 16 MarIpswich Town4 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
1967/1968Sat 21 OctPreston N.E.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 5 conceded.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 27 points from 15 games. Preston N.E. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 21 from their 15 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town624011910
Preston N.E.63129910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Ipswich Town may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Preston N.E. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.